Canadarm3 is the MDA Space-built robotic system for the lunar Gateway program. It combines a large arm, dexterous arm, specialized tools and ground-control software to inspect, maintain and repair infrastructure, relocate modules, support spacewalks and capture visiting spacecraft with high autonomy.
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Canadarm3 is MDA Space's autonomous robotic system for NASA's lunar-orbiting Gateway station. It combines a large arm, a smaller dexterous arm, specialised tools, external attachment interfaces and ground-control software for assembly, maintenance, science operations and astronaut support.
Machine vision, artificial intelligence and mission-planning software are being designed to let the system inspect and repair Gateway with minimal intervention from Earth, roughly 400,000 kilometres away. The arms can reposition around standard interfaces, handle replacement units and payloads, capture visiting spacecraft and assist spacewalks. A Canadian Space Agency contract is funding final design, construction, integration and testing of the flight system.
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